KFLCC Kingdom Law 2nd Ed.

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IN EMULATIONEM VICINI

but solidity of reason, is to be considered. Co. Litt. 141a. The antiquity of a custom is to be less regarded than its reasonableness. IN CONTINENTI. Immediately; with out any interval or intermission. Calvin. Sometimes written as one word "inconti nenti." In contractibus, benigna; in testamen tis, benignior; in restitutionibus, be nignissima interpretatio facienda est. Co. Litt 112. In contracts, the interpreta tion is to be liberal; in wills, more liberal; in restitutions, most liberal. In contractibus, rei Veritas potius qnam scriptura perspici debet. In con tracts, the truth of the matter ought to be regarded rather than the writing. Cod. 4, 22, 1. In contractibus, tacite insunt [veni unt] quae sunt moris et consuetudinis. In contracts, matters of custom and usage are tacitly implied. A contract is understood to contain the customary clauses, although they are not expressed. Story, Bills, § 143; 3 Kent, Comm. 260, note; Broom, Max. 842. In contrahenda venditione, ambiguum pactum contra venditorem interpretan dum est. In the contract of sale, an am biguous agreement is to be interpreted against the seller. Dig. 50, 17, 172. See Id. 18, 1, 21. In conventionibus, contrahentium vo luntas potius qnam verba spectari pla cuit. In agreements, the intention of the contracting parties, rather than the words used, should be regarded. Broom, Max. 551; Jackson v. Wilkinson, 17 Johns. (N. Y.) 150. IN CORPORE. In body or substance; in a material thing or object. In crastino Animarum, on the morrow of All Souls 1 Bl. Comm- 342. In criminalibus, probationes debent esse luce clariores. In criminal cases, the proofs ought to be clearer than light. 3 Inst. 210. In criminalibus, sufficit generalis ma litia intentionis, cum facto paris grad us. In criminal matters or cases, a general malice of intention is sufficient, [if united] with an act of equal or corresponding de gree. Bac. Max. p. 65, reg. 15; Broom, Max. 323. In criminalibus, voluntas reputabitur pro facto. In criminal acts, the will will foe taken for the deed. 3 Inst 106. IN CRASTINO. On the morrow.

IN CUJTJS REI TESTIMONIUM. In testimony whereof. The initial words of the concluding clause of ancient deeds in Latin, literally translated in the English forms. IN CUSTODIA LEGIS. In the custody or keeping of the law. 2 Steph. Comm. 74. IN DELICTO. In fault See IN PABI DELICTO, etc. IN DIEM. For a day; for the space of a day. Calvin. In disjunctivis sufficit alteram partem esse veram. In disjunctives it is sufficient that either part be true. Where a condi tion is in the disjunctive, it is sufficient if either part be performed. Wing. Max. 13, max. 9; Broom, Max. 592; 7 East, 272. IN DOMINICO. In demesne. In do minico suo ut de feodo, in his demesne as of fee. IN DORSO. On the back. 2 Bl. Comm. 468; 2 Steph. Comm. 164. In dorso recordi, on the back of the record. 5 Coke, 45. Hence the English indorse, indorsement, etc. In dubiis, benigniora prseferenda sunt. In doubtful cases, the more favorable views are to be preferred; the more liberal inter pretation is to be followed. Dig. 50, 17, 56; 2 Kent, Comm. 557. In dubiis, magis dignum est accipi endum. Branch, Princ. In doubtful cases, the more worthy is to be accepted. In dubiis, non prsesumitur pro testa mento. In cases of doubt, the presumption is not in favor of a will. Branch, Princ. But see Cro. Car. 51. IN DITBIO. In doubt; in a state of un certainty, or in a doubtful case. In dubio, hsec legis constructio quam verba ostendunt. In a case of doubt, that Is the construction of the law which the words indicate. Branch, Princ. In dubio, pars mitior est sequenda. In doubt, the milder course is to be followed. In dubio, seqendum quod tutius est. In doubt, the safer course is to be adopted. IN DUPLO. In double. Damna in dn plo, double damages. Fleta, lib. 4, c. 10, § 1. IN EADEM CAUSA. In the same state or condition. Calvin. IN EMULATIONEM VICINI. In envy or hatred of a neighbor. Where an act is